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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.67, 12,599.55 and 2,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.67, 12,599.55 and 2,556.60 is: 3,834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.67 : 12,599.55 = 2,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.67/12,599.55 = 2,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.67x = 12,599.55 × 2,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.67x = 32,212,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,009.53/8,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.91

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